My 307 in the 1981 Bonneville is kind of the same way. It seems like it doesnt have much power. Though it is a lot better since the timing was adjusted. For some reason when the timing was VERY retarded. Might want to check that out. I was told that if the EGR passages get blocked that it causes it not to have much power. I havent had that checked out since that reqires removal of the carburetor. Mine doesnt use a drop of oil and it leaks an ever so slight amount off the valve covers. The 305 though in the Caprice does seem to have more power though and the 1984 Park Aven ue with 260,000 miles had more than the 1981 does. I wonder what the true issue is with both of ours.

I hope to not have to sell the Bonneville. Some people keep telling me I should because I now also have the Caprice along with the Equinox. Not yet though I say. I love it and it has treated me right. It has a rebuilt transmission rebuilt by the best in the Fox Valley. The Caprice too has a rebuilt transmission done by the same person.

What about finding another 307 or maybe an Olds 350 to put in it? If the rest of it is good maybe thats a good thing to think about. Just put new tires on the Bonneville and they say it could use a few steering parts but it isnt an emergency. People keep hinting I should sell it with getting the 1985 Caprice but I am not ready to do that yet. I have a place in the garage for the Bonneville and it doesnt really need much. Headliner,steering parts,paint could be better but isnt bad.

Too bad. Hopefully you can get what you want and hopefully it doesnt blow up in the meantime. I was under the impression that the Olds 307 is one of the most durable engines GM made in the 1980's. Mine proves that. So did the one on the 1984 Buick Park Avenue that had 260,000 miles. That one didnt use a drop of oil.

Yeah I know... I'm a car whore. I have never been good at practicing automotive monogamy.

I have friends that were like that in their wild and crazy youth. But you now have a stable job, starting a family..time to settle down eventually w/ a minivan and a FWD family sedan (Malibu, Camry, etc).

It depends what shape it is in. Though I know from expierience that things go wrong unexpectedly due to age. Like I have said before, I love my 2 old cars to death but I am glad to have a new one also that I know I dont have to worry about as far as keeping it fixed or having things happen to it. I also dont like subjecting the old ones to the winter elements we get here in Northeast Wisconsin. The bodies on both are pretty much rust free and I would like them to stay that way. The Equinox is FAR less likely to rust than the 2 old ones. Not to mention being easier to deal with in general in the winter.